Harsh Jayendrakumar Patel, MD

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Carl R. Pavel, MD is a highly rated specialist in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonology, practicing within the Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in DeKalb, Illinois. He is a dedicated physician who provides comprehensive care, offering a thorough approach to his patients' unique health needs. With a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and further training at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Dr. Pavel is board certified in Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, emphasizing the importance of patient experience and feedback in his practice. Generated from the website